Singapore threatens legal action under haze law as air quality hits very unhealthy levels

Singapore's environment minister signals possible legal action under the 2014 Transboundary Haze Pollution Act as air quality deteriorates to very unhealthy levels. The government is collecting data to identify errant companies, likely Indonesian plantation firms, responsible for slash-and-burn fires. This escalates bilateral pressure on Indonesia and could set a precedent for cross-border environmental litigation.